Homestead Exemption

Save money with a homestead exemption

If your home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.

Texas law requires every school district to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. That cuts the taxable value used to figure your school taxes. Other taxing units — like the county or a water district — can add their own exemption on top of that.

To get the exemption, file Form 50-114 with the Van Zandt Appraisal District. You must own the home and use it as your primary residence. Deadlines can change, so check with VZCAD at vzcad.org or call 903-567-6171 for the current filing window.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Property Tax Exemptions

More Van Zandt County notes

Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Van Zandt County

The Van Zandt Appraisal District sets property values, but the appraisal district itself also collects most local property taxes.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can sharply lower land taxes

Landowners who actively farm or ranch can apply to have their property taxed on its agricultural productivity instead of its market value.

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Right to Farm

Farming neighbors are legally protected from nuisance suits

Texas law protects established farm and ranch operations from nuisance lawsuits, which matters in this agricultural county.

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Livestock and Roads

Who is responsible when livestock gets on the road

Texas has different rules for livestock on roads depending on road type and whether a local stock law has been passed.

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